From Smaug to Vhagar to Toothless: Why are we so captivated by dragons?

From mythology to literature to video games: Every generation reimagines the dragon In a world mapped by satellites, explained by science, and mediated by algorithms, there is little room for giant winged reptiles that breathe fire, hoard treasure, or soar above kingdoms. But there they are. Dragons. As fantastic and fantastical they are, they remain stubbornly and triumphantly alive in the human imagination for centuries. Dragons emerge as much from ancient myths as they find new homes in bestselling novels, blockbuster films, video games, television series, children’s books, and online fandoms. As the House of the Dragon Season 3 premieres…